Wellness meets wonder at The Westin Resort & Spa, Himalayas, a contemporary mountain escape set amidst 12 acres of lush greenery in Uttarakhand. For couples exploring destination wedding ideas in India, this resort is more than a venue. It’s a restorative retreat. Imagine vow exchanges with mountain silhouettes as your backdrop, pheras under crisp Himalayan skies, and spa rituals that begin long before the baraat drums roll in. This is where a destination wedding in the Himalayas turns luxurious, soulful, and unforgettable.
Wedding at a Glance
- Location: Narendra Nagar, Uttarakhand (45 mins from Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun)
- Rooms & Villas: 141, including Garden Villas with private plunge pools
- Venues: Grand Ballroom + multiple lawns (indoor & outdoor)
- Largest Venue Capacity: 750 guests (pillarless Grand Ballroom)
- Outdoor Lawns: 2 acres of open green space
- Salon/Spa: The Heavenly Spa by Westin with bespoke bridal prep, massages, facials, and rituals
- Dining: Global menus at Akasa (international), Toya (progressive Asian), plus curated Garhwali flavours
- Wellness: Gym, infinity pool with swim-up bar
- Accessibility: Direct flights from 9 major Indian cities + 45-min drive from airport
The Food Story
At Westin Himalayas, food flows between wellness and indulgence with ease. Multi-day celebrations might start with hearty Garhwali thalis, move into contemporary Asian plates at Toya, and end with global spreads at Akasa. Menus are designed to keep guests fuelled between rituals and dancefloors. For couples leaning toward wellness, chefs create custom options with seasonal produce, mindful plating, and nourishing flavours that still feel celebratory. Drinks take their cue from the mountains: herbaceous gin spritzers, saffron-scented champagne cocktails, warming toddies for cool nights under the stars. Even the mocktails are crafted with intention, never an afterthought.
Wedding Venues
- The Grand Ballroom: A sweeping, pillarless space that can host up to 750. Made for sangeets that turn into all-night dance floors.
- The Open Lawns: Two acres of green with the Himalayas rising behind you. It’s the kind of setting that makes golden-hour pheras look cinematic.
- The Poolside Deck: Small, sunlit, and perfect for mehendis or haldis that spill over into an infinity pool dip. Up to 100 guests, but all vibes.
- Private Villas: Tucked-away spaces for boutique functions. Perfect for rehearsal dinners or intimate vow exchanges, with your own plunge pool just steps away.
It’s the mix that makes it work: indoor grandeur when you want scale, outdoor serenity when you want soul. A destination wedding in the Himalayas that feels lavish but still deeply personal.
The Gram Factor
Pheras with the mountains as your backdrop.
Insider Tip
Kick off your wedding with a sunrise yoga flow. Or end it with the Ganga Aarti – a moment of stillness before everyone heads home. With more than 40 luxury weddings hosted in just 2.5 years, The Westin has already earned its spot among the best destination wedding venues in India.
The Coolest Part
After the fireworks and the final toast, the retreat doesn’t end. You slip back into villas with private plunge pools, spa rituals, and mountain air. It’s not just a venue, it’s a getaway woven into your wedding story.
All images courtesy: The Westin Resort & Spa, Himalayas